classes & workshops


General Class Info

  • For simplicity, Flora manages all ticketing and booking.
  • All instructors (staff and independent) are encouraged to actively promote their classes — invite friends, share on social media, and email your network.
  • Flora will also market all classes across our channels.

Class Structure

  • Classes are supported by Flora staff, including management and service team members.
  • Only one lead instructor is compensated, per class.
  • Up to 2 assistants permitted for commission-based Guest Instructor classes, compensated by the Guest Instructor.
  • Minimum of 2 students required for a class to run.
  • If only 1 student is enrolled we/they need to cancel: 48-hour notice = full refund. 24-hour notice = reschedule or convert to a credit.
  • Class start times (estimated): 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
  • Typical Shift: 2 hours total (30 min setup, 1 hour instruction, 30 min breakdown).
  • Class proposals & booking requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • All classes are to be approved by Flora management before booking.

Class Experience Goals

  • Encourage creativity, exploration, and personalization.
  • Our instructors promote: a positive atmosphere, upbeat energy, encouraging attitude!
  • Each student should leave with a finished, physical product.

Guest Instructors Payment Terms

Instructor (independent contractor) runs their own class experience, brings all materials and supplies. Flora supports set up/break down, reserves a beautiful space, and provides wine/food service during the class. (Food and wine are charged separately from classes).

Compensation

  • 70% of class revenue + ticket tips
  • Flora retains 30% commission of net sales

Booking Fee

  • This fee counts toward Flora’s 30% commission
  • Instructor pays whichever is greater:
  • $50 minimum OR
  • 30% of total class revenue

Responsibilities

Instructor provides:

  • All materials and supplies
  • Class setup + breakdown
  • Student instruction
  • Coordination with Flora staff
  • Their own hired assistants as needed (Flora does not compensate for additional assistants)

Flora provides:

  • Community table(s) or space (indoor or outdoor)
  • Booking system
  • Marketing support
  • Front-of-house staff support & wine (&/or) food service during class
  • Support with set up and tear down as much as possible

Requirements

  • Must be experienced on the class material, and provide a portfolio or products, etc for examples.
  • Both class & instructor fit Flora's brand, audience.
  • Must have approval from management.

We'll need:

  • Class outline (flow and timing of steps), materials list
  • W-9 (1099 contractor)
  • Any required licenses/insurance (if applicable)

Independent Contractor Terms

Independent contractors assume liability for:

  • Their students
  • Their materials
  • Any damages caused during their class

Flora reserves the right to:

  • Approve or deny any class concept
  • Adjust scheduling as needed
  • Cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment

Cancellation Policy

  • 48-hour cancellation = full refund for students, raincheck avail for instructors
  • 24-hour = credit
  • Same day = no refund